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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses 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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