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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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