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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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