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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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