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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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