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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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