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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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