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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation 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 deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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