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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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