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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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