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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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