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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources