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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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