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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches 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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