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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-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 teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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