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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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