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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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