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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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