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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed 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 different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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