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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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