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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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