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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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