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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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