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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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