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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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