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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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