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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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