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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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