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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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