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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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