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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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