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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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