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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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