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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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