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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors 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 different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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