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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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