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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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