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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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