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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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