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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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