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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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