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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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