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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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