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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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