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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment 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 organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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