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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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