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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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