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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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