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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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