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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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