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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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