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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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