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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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