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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important 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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