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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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