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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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