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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC 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 institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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