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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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