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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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