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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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