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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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