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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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