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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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