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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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