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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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