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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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