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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively 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 we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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