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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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