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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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