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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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