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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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