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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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