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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily 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. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches 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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