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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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