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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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