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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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