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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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