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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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