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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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