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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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