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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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