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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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