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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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