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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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