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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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