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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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