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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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