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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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