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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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