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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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