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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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