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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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