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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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