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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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