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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX 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 participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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