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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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