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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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