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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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