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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches 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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