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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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