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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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