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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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