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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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