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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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