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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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