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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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