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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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