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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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