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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving 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 massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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