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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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