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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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