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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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