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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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