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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)