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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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