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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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