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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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