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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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