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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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