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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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