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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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