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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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