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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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