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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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