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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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