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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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