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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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