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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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