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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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