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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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