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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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