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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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