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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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