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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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