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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with 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 organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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