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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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