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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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