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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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