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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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