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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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