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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? 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 inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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