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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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