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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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