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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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