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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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