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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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