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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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