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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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