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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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