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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment 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 participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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