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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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