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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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