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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy 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 organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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