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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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