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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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