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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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