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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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