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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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