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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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