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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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