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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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