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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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