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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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