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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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