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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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