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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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