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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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