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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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