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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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