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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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