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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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