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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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