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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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