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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education