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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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