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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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