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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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