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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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