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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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