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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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