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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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