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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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