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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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