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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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