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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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