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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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