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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches 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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