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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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