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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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