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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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