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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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