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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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