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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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