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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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