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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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