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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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