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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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