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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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