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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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