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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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