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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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