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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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