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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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