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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources