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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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