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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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