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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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