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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)