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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors 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 institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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