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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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