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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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