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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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