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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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