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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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