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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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