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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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