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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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