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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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