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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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