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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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