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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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