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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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