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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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