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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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