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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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