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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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