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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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