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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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