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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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