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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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