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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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