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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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