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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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