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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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