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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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