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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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