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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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