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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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