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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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