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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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