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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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