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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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