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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources