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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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