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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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