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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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