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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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