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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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