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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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