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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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