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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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