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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently 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 variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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