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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? 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 handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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