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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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