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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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