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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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