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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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