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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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