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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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