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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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