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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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