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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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