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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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