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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses 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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