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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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