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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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