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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative 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 new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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