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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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