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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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