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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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