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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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