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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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