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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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