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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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