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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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