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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education