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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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