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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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