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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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