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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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