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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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