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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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