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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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