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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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