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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online 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 teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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