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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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