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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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