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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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