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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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