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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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