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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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