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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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