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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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