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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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