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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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