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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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