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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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