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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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