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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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