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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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