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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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