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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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