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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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