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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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