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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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