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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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