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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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