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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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