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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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