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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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