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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online 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 educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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