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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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