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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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