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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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