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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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