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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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