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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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