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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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