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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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