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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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