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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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