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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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