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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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