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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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