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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment 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 teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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