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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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