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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and 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 learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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