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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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