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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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