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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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