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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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