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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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