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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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