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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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