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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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