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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing 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 resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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