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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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