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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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