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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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