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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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