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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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