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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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