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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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