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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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