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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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