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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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