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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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