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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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