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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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