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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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