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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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