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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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