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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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