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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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