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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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