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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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