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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured 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 UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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