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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)