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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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