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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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