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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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