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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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