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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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