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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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