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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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