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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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