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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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