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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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