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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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