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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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