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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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