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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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