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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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