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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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