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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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