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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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