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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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