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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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