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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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