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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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