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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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