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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What 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 optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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