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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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