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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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