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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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