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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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