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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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