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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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