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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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