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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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