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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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