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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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