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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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