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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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