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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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