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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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