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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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