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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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