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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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