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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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