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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today 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 educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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