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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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