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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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