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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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