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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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