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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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