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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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