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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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