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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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