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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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