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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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