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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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