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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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