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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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