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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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