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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources