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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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