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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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