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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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