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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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