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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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