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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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