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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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