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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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