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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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