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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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