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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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