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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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