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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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