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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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