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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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