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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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