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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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