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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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