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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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