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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively 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 organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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