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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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