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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers 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 British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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