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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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