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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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