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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC 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 educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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