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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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