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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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