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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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