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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education