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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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