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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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