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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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