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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment 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 organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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