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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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