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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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