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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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