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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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