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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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