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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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