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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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