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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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