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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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