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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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