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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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