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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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