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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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