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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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