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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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