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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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