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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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