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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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