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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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