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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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