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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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