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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation 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 educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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