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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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