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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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