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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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