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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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