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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring 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 new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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