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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education 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 stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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