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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major 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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