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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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