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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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