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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC 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 stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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