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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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