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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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