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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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