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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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