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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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