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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? 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 student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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