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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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