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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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