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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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