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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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