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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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