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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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