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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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