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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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