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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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