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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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