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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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