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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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