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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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