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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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