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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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