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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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