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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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