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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment 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 teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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