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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable people all over 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. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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