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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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