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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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