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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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