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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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