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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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