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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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